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BA International Relations and Sociology

University of Derby

Institution
University of Derby
Level
undergraduate
Subject
International Relations and Sociology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
L2L0
Typical offer
A-level BBC

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

About this course

BA (Hons) in Sociology and Politics and International Relations. Core topics include Social & Cultural Analysis, Policy Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. A placement year is available between the second and final stage. The final year includes an independent research project and a policy brief addressing issues for external audiences.

Modules

  • Placement Learning and Professional Development
  • Introduction to World Politics
  • Theory and Practice of Politics
  • Thinking Sociologically
  • Making Modern Britain
  • Media, Culture and Society
  • ​​Investigating Society: Truth, Ethics and Justice​
  • Capitalism, Culture and Class: Social Theory in Classical Modernity
  • Globalisation and Social Change
  • Researching Society 3: Statistics in Social Research
  • Sociology of Gender and Sexuality
  • Environmental Politics
  • Theories of International Relations
  • Effecting Change
  • Qualitative Research: Methods, Ethics and Application
  • Independent Study
  • Kittens, Cupcakes, and Capitalism: A User’s Guide to the 21st Century
  • The Sociology of Politics and Protest
  • World in Conflict: War, Terrorism and Societies
  • Gender and Inequality in the Global Age
  • Digital Futures and the Global Networked Society
  • Health, Illness and Social Justice
  • Populism, Extremism & Violence
  • Independent Study in International Relations and Politics